Ashlar Urban Joins Forces with Zero Carbon

Local Commercial Real Estate Firm Leads Green Initiative in Toronto’s
Downtown Core and Periphery Markets

Toronto, Ontario (August 24, 2009) Ashlar Urban Realty announces its alliance with Zero Carbon who provides sustainable consulting services to their clients.

“We are pleased to offer our resources to Ashlar Urban’s clients to help enhance asset value through recommended sustainable practices,” said Mark Chapman, Consultant for Zero Carbon.

“The goal of this alignment between Ashlar and Zero Carbon is to help clients reposition their assets to capitalize on the market interest for sustainable initiatives,” said Craig Smith, President of Ashlar Urban.

“The tenant will benefit from the leasehold improvements, and rehabilitating the office building increases the value to owners’ assets.”

About Zero Carbon Inc.

Zero Carbon Inc., is an integrated leasing/marketing and development consulting services company experienced in designing & marketing cost effective “ Green “ office buildings around the G.T.A.  With over 20 years of commercial leasing experience, 6 years of design/construction and development experience, we know how to create cost effective office solutions while taking full advantage of the benefits of LEEDTM, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards.

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Ashlar Urban is a full service real estate firm located in Toronto, Ontario and the Toronto area representative for NAI Global, the world’s largest managed network of real estate service-providers comprising 5,000 brokers in 325 offices serving in 55 countries throughout the world. Ashlar Urban’s professionals represent clients in all aspects of commercial real estate including multi-site acquisitions and dispositions, sublease, tenant/landlord representation, lease administration and audit, investment services, due diligence and related consulting and advisory services. To learn more, visit www.ashlarurban.com or call 416 205 9222.